Costeño Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.27° N 73.84° W

Costeño Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costeño Beach sea temperature is
28.1° C
0.1° 

Costeño Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Costeño Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Costeño Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game. The first days of August are offering some chest-to-head high swell from the NE, but the wind is a pest—cross-onshore and choppy. The water is a warm 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate but messy (349). I’d say hold off until Tuesday afternoon when the wind goes glassy east of the storm. That’s when the NE swell at 5ft cleans up nicely, and the vibe gets good. The period is a short 8 seconds, so expect a bit of a bumpy ride, but clean shoulders for a beginner-friendly wave.

The real standout hits on Wednesday, 5th August. The swell holds at 6ft from the NE, and we’ve got glassy conditions all day—morning and afternoon. The combined energy is solid (680), and the wind is dead calm. This is your best window for a long, clean session. The beach is exposed and consistent, so you won’t be waiting long between sets. It’s beginner-friendly at this size, and the crowds are only *sometimes* an issue, so you’ll have plenty of room.

Thursday, 6th August, keeps the glassy theme going, but the swell drops a little to 5ft, and the energy drops off (221). Still a fun, small-wave day for the log or a fish.

After that, from Friday 7th into the second week, the wind turns back cross-onshore and the surf gets a bit lumpy. The swell builds through the 8th and 9th, hitting 8ft on Saturday, but the wind is onshore and the period remains short. That’s getting into the size where it’s fun for stronger paddlers, but the chop makes it a handful. The energy is moderate to strong (699), but the quality is marginal.

The second week, from 10th August onward, the swell stays in the 7ft to 8ft range, with periods creeping up to 9 seconds. That’s a bit more push, but the cross-onshore chop sticks around. The best of the late window might be Saturday afternoon, 15th August, when the swell hits 8ft from the NE and the wind goes cross-offshore from the SSE (9 mph), cleaning it up. The energy is strong (974) and the report says “very good surf conditions.” That’s a promising one, but it’s a long way out—keep an eye on it.

Through the final days, the swell stays solid but the wind is a mixed bag. Nothing else screams “drop everything and go,” but the first Wednesday and that Saturday in the second week are your best bets.

Stay salty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:56PM0.25m
1:57AM0.18m
4:38PM0.29m
3:11AM0.13m
5:24PM0.33m
4:40AM0.09m
6:11PM0.36m
6:01AM0.07m
7:00PM0.39m
7:10AM0.06m
7:50PM0.41m
8:11AM0.06m
8:40PM0.42m
Low Tide
11:03PM0.17m
8:46AM0.08m
00:50AM0.13m
9:13AM0.06m
1:49AM0.08m
9:52AM0.04m
2:36AM0.05m
10:40AM0.02m
3:19AM0.02m
11:34AM0.01m
4:02AM0.01m
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Information about the Costeño Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Costeño Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costeño Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costeño Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costeño Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Costeño Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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